Job Opportunities
Current Openings
- E-Commerce/Retail Associate
- Program Assistant, Girls on the Rise
- Social Worker/Program Coordinator, Girls on the Rise
- Youth Development Specialist, Girls on the Rise
E-Commerce/Retail Associate
E-Commerce/Retail Associate
Department: Opportunity Shop
Reports to: Store Manager
Position Status: Part-Time (30 hours)
Position Purpose
The E-Commerce/Retail Associate works at the Opportunity Shop assisting with the online store and day-to-day Shop operations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
E-Commerce
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Assist in updating the Op Shop’s Shopify website and serve as point person with online inventory and technical issues related to functionality and design
- Assist in providing specific technical support for advertising, including use of website and other strategies to boost sales to staff and volunteers
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Provide basic design and editing as needed to the Shopify website
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Assist with Opportunity Shop related photography for inventory, events, and social media
- Serve on the Opportunity Shop Committee
Customer Service
- Promote and set an example for quality service reflective of the mission of the Christ Child Society among volunteer staff by acting as a positive role model
- Provide excellent customer service by identifying clients’ needs and address their questions or concerns
- Provide consistent sales support on register and sales floor
Operations
- Open and close the store as needed, securing all assets
- Assist with financial reporting
- Aid in assuring over-all cleanliness and presentation of the store
- Assist in distribution of purchases made online, including arranging for store pick-up and collecting items for shipping
- Work with Management and supporting committees on marketing, partnerships, and online store strategic planning
Inventory/Consignment
- Assist management with the consignment process and consignor appointments as needed
- Aid in all aspects of inventory control
Physical Requirements
- Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, necessary to provide sales floor coverage related to customer service and loss prevention
- Able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry product, necessary for customer service, inventory re-stock, and store merchandising
- Able to walk up and down staircase, carrying boxes, product, and other necessary store related items
- Able to perform store maintenance items: sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean
- Able to safely lift boxes up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable climbing ladders
- Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends
- Available to work off-site events as necessary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- A college degree
- 2-4 years of work experience, ideally in the communications field
- Excellent command of the English language and grammar
- Attention to detail and eager to learn
- Strong time management skills
- Strong computer skills – website editing, social media and internet research, Microsoft Office
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Prior retail experience preferred
- Some knowledge of luxury goods and/or antiques
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to Christ Child Society Human Resources at jceleste@christchilddc.org.
Program Assistant, Girls on the Rise
Program Assistant
Department: Girls on the Rise
Position Status: Full Time
Girls on the Rise is an empowerment program for girls ages 8-18 and their families and is one of the programs of Christ Child Society of Washington. Our families reside in the community of Washington Highlands in Southeast’s Ward 8, which is one of the most under-resourced communities in the city. The program is year round and includes after-school, summer camp and family support programs. With a combination of social emotional learning, academic instruction, family support, and recreational and wellness activities, Girls on the Rise is transforming lives and giving the girls the vision to plan and the tools to build their bright futures.
Position Purpose
This position assists the Girls on the Rise Program Director and Social Worker/Family Support staff in administering the after-school and camp programs at the Mary Virginia Merrick Center in Southeast Washington, DC.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain relationships with the youth and families participating in the Girls on the Rise After-School Program.
- Assist in creating and updating program schedules
- Assist in planning and managing program events.
- Manage and maintain attendance and group signup sheets.
- Manage database and ensure client and program information are updated and current.
- Attend staff meetings and take minutes.
- Typing letters and reports as may be occasionally required.
- Assist in the planning and overseeing significant program events.
- Maintain Program supply list and order supplies as needed.
- Enter program data and run reports as needed.
- Assist in facilitation of after-school program groups.
- Ensure safety of all children in the program.
- Assist with after-school activities and meals.
- Assist with transportation of program participants.
- Work independently, as well as with a team to create an enriching, fun, and safe environment for program participants.
- Maintain a positive attitude and serve as a role model to youth in the program.
Administrative Duties:
- Must be able to work after-school and periodic weekend hours.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma Required. College level coursework in education/ recreation preferred. Child care work experience preferred.
Qualifications/Experience: Must enjoy working with school-aged children/teens. Have previous experience working with youth in a recreational or educational setting. Additionally, should have excellent time management skills, strong inclination for customer service, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, ability to pay attention to detail, critical and creative thinking skills, polite, clear and compelling communication skills.
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to Christ Child Society Human Resources at jceleste@christchilddc.org.
Social Worker/Program Coordinator, Girls on the Rise
Social Worker/Program Coordinator
Department: Girls on the Rise
Position Status: Full Time
Girls on the Rise is an empowerment program for girls ages 8-18 and their families and is one of the programs of Christ Child Society of Washington. Our families reside in the community of Washington Highlands in Southeast’s Ward 8, which is one of the most under-resourced communities in the city. The program is year round and includes after-school, summer camp and family support programs. With a combination of social emotional learning, academic instruction, family support, and recreational and wellness activities, Girls on the Rise is transforming lives and giving the girls the vision to plan and the tools to build their bright futures.
Position Purpose
Girls on the Rise is seeking a Social Worker/Program Coordinator to develop, plan and implement social/emotional learning programs for girls in our after-school and summer camp programs. This position reports directly to the Girls on the Rise Program Director and coordinates with all social work, education, and youth development program staff. This position will play a crucial role in designing social and emotional support for children, as well as coaching to prepare for college/career. This role requires a strategic and creative individual who can construct program-specific activities as well as community-based academic support.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Work in our Girls on the Rise Empowerment Programs including after-school, summer camp, and family support programs serving girls ages 6–18 in Ward 8.
- Plan for, manage, and provide programs for participants and their families.
- Work with Program Assistant to track, gather, and evaluate data to monitor children’s growth and progress.
- Establish and maintain community-based partnerships.
- Develop strong relationships within communities.
- Work directly with youth and their families.
- Implement programs and individual evaluations and document impact
Qualifications
- Three – five years’ experience working in community-based settings with at-risk populations
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work required; Master’s Degree in social work preferred
- Ability to form strong relationships with children, families, and volunteers
- Willingness to take ownership of long-term projects; ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Skilled at large group facilitation with children and adults
- Experience working with children and families who come from under-resourced, urban backgrounds
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice for children and families
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to Christ Child Society Human Resources at jceleste@christchilddc.org.
Youth Development Specialist, Girls on the Rise
Youth Development Specialist
Department: Girls on the Rise
Position Status: Full Time 40 hours/week (2 positions available)
Girls on the Rise is an empowerment program for girls ages 8-18 and their families and is one of the programs of Christ Child Society of Washington. Our families reside in the community of Washington Highlands in Southeast’s Ward 8, which is one of the most under-resourced communities in the city. The program is year round and includes after-school, summer camp and family support programs. With a combination of social emotional learning, academic instruction, family support, and recreational and wellness activities, Girls on the Rise is transforming lives and giving the girls the vision to plan and the tools to build their bright futures.
Position Purpose
This position assists the Girls on the Rise Program Director and Social Worker/Family Support staff in administering the after-school and camp programs at the Mary Virginia Merrick Center in Southeast Washington, DC.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain relationships with the youth and families participating in the Girls on the Rise After-School Program.
- Assist in facilitation of after-school program groups.
- Ensure safety of all children in the program.
- Assist with after-school activities and meals.
- Ensure that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
- Meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child.
- Administer program curricula and other social/emotional interventions.
- Demonstrate, instruct, lead and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities.
- Interact professionally with the children and their families.
- Work independently, as well as with a team to create an enriching, fun, and safe environment for program participants.
- Maintain a positive attitude and serve as a role model to youth in the program.
- Assist in creating and updating program schedules
- Assist in planning and managing program events.
- Manage and maintain attendance and prepare reports and updates on assigned groups.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Assist in the planning and overseeing of significant program events.
- Must be able to work after-school and periodic weekend hours.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma Required. College level coursework in education/recreation preferred. Child care work experience preferred.
Qualifications/Experience: Must enjoy working with school-aged children/teens. Have previous experience working with youth in a recreational or educational setting. Additionally, should have excellent time management skills, strong inclination for customer service, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, ability to pay attention to detail, critical and creative thinking skills, polite, clear and compelling communication skills.
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to Christ Child Society Human Resources at jceleste@christchilddc.org.
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